Hospital Environmental Aide I: Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. The position runs 7:00AM–3:00PM, including every other weekend, with a starting rate of $18.50/hr.

Responsibilities include cleaning nursing units and patient rooms, following infection control procedures, and restocking carts. Requires HS Diploma or GED and ability to lift 50 lbs. Prior housekeeping in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required or will obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to bend/push/pull/lift 50LBS.

Responsibilities

• Uses cleaning equipment to clean nursing units, patients' rooms and other areas.
• Follows cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization procedures.
• Cleans spills and responds to pages promptly.
• Restocks housekeeping carts at end of shift.
• Removes trash and linen from hospital areas.
• Handles cleaning solution preparation and bio-hazard materials safely.
• Checks environmental needs in assigned areas and reports repairs.
• Attends department meetings to stay updated.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department. The position runs 7:00AM–3:00PM, including every other weekend, with a starting rate of $18.50/hr.

Responsibilities include cleaning nursing units and patient rooms, following infection control procedures, and restocking carts. Requires HS Diploma or GED and ability to lift 50 lbs. Prior housekeeping in healthcare is preferred.